Hi,
I know the marks on most mote spoons are often very difficult to decipher. However the maker's mark on this one is very clear "NO", but I am struggling to attribute a maker, does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
Martin
Makers mark on mote spoon
Re: Makers mark on mote spoon
Grimwade shows a casemaker with this mark, William Noyse. Registered 29.9.1718. Which up to that date, maker's marks would show the first two letters of the surname.
Just an idea.
Regards
John
Just an idea.
Regards
John
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Re: Makers mark on mote spoon
Thanks John, I couldnt find that reference in my edition of Grimwade.
Martin
Martin
Re: Makers mark on mote spoon
It is in the list of incuse marks so not actually a match. And I'm not sure the mote spoon is early enough for a Britannia standard mark. However, I am afraid I have nothing more helpful to offer.
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Re: Makers mark on mote spoon
I agree the style is more mid 18th century.
Martin
Martin